Requisite(s): 91101 Cells, Genetics and Evolution OR 91701 Medical Science 1
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses. See access conditions.
This subject provides an introduction to the structure, function and taxonomy of the bacteria, fungi, protozoa and viruses. Several key topics in the study of microbiology are discussed including microscopy, sterilisation and disinfection, microbial nutrition and growth, and antibiotics and the classification and identification of microorganisms. Basic mycology also covers their role in disease and the environment. The mode of transmission and symptoms of important diseases caused by both parasites, such as malaria, sleeping sickness, schistosomiasis, elephantiasis, and viruses such as HIV and hepatitis, are studied. The practical exercises give the student experience of the principal laboratory procedures for the isolation, manipulation, growth and identification of microorganisms.
Autumn semester, City campus